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NC54 JFN

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,497 mi
Last recorded96,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 JFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,497 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,782 miles

vehicle under body surface corrosion

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,459 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tracking (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,717 miles

Front nearside and offside headlights slightly frosted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,927 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,891 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,930 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 58,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 48,146 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,762 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,181 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2011 39,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,122 miles

nsf tyre slight wear outer edge osf tyre slight wear inner edge

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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NC54 JFN is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC54 JFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC54 JFN registered?

NC54 JFN is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is NC54 JFN safe to buy?

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